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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.94, 550.29 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.94, 550.29 and 184.30 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.94 : 550.29 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.94/550.29 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.94x = 550.29 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.94x = 101,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,418.45/366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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