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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 550.16 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 550.16 and 184.21 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 550.16 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/550.16 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 550.16 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 101,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,346.46/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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