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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.70, 549.72 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.70, 549.72 and 183.90 is: 275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.70 : 549.72 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.70/549.72 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.70x = 549.72 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.70x = 101,093.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,093.51/366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.68

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