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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.81, 549.94 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.81, 549.94 and 184.07 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.81 : 549.94 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.81/549.94 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.81x = 549.94 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.81x = 101,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,228.72/366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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