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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.87, 546.03 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.87, 546.03 and 181.26 is: 272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.87 : 546.03 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.87/546.03 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.87x = 546.03 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.87x = 98,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,973.40/363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.00

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