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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 550.08 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 550.08 and 183.75 is: 275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 550.08 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/550.08 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 550.08 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 101,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,077.20/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.76

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