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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.82, 550.22 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.82, 550.22 and 184.11 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.82 : 550.22 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.82/550.22 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.82x = 550.22 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.82x = 101,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,301.00/366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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