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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.58, 549.78 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.58, 549.78 and 183.88 is: 275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.58 : 549.78 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.58/549.78 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.58x = 549.78 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.58x = 101,093.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,093.55/366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.77

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