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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 549.45 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 549.45 and 183.80 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 549.45 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/549.45 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 549.45 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 100,988.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,988.91/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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