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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.97, 550.18 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.97, 550.18 and 184.27 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.97 : 550.18 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.97/550.18 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.97x = 550.18 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.97x = 101,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,381.67/366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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