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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.78, 549.60 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.78, 549.60 and 183.78 is: 275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.78 : 549.60 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.78/549.60 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.78x = 549.60 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.78x = 101,005.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,005.49/366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.38

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