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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.65, 549.80 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.65, 549.80 and 183.77 is: 275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.65 : 549.80 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.65/549.80 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.65x = 549.80 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.65x = 101,035.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,035.83/366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.56

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