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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 550.38 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 550.38 and 184.64 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 550.38 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/550.38 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 550.38 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 101,622.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,622.16/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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