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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 549.80 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 549.80 and 184.28 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 549.80 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/549.80 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 549.80 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 101,317.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,317.14/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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