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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 550.18 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 550.18 and 183.98 is: 276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 550.18 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/550.18 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 550.18 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 101,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,223.72/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.05

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