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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.87, 549.72 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.87, 549.72 and 184.08 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.87 : 549.72 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.87/549.72 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.87x = 549.72 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.87x = 101,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,192.46/366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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