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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.99, 550.50 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.99, 550.50 and 181.98 is: 272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.99 : 550.50 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.99/550.50 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.99x = 550.50 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.99x = 100,179.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,179.99/366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.98

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