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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 549.98 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 549.98 and 183.96 is: 275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 549.98 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/549.98 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 549.98 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 101,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,174.32/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.68

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