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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 550.05 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 550.05 and 183.99 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 550.05 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/550.05 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 550.05 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 101,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,203.70/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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