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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.55, 550.02 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.55, 550.02 and 183.94 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.55 : 550.02 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.55/550.02 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.55x = 550.02 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.55x = 101,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,170.68/366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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