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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 546.93 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 546.93 and 181.91 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 546.93 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/546.93 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 546.93 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 99,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,489.30/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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