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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 549.84 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 549.84 and 184.10 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 549.84 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/549.84 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 549.84 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 101,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,225.54/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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