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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 549.80 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 549.80 and 184.24 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 549.80 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/549.80 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 549.80 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 101,295.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,295.15/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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