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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 546.20 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 546.20 and 181.90 is: 272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 546.20 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/546.20 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 546.20 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 99,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,353.78/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.62

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