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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.69, 546.64 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.69, 546.64 and 182.22 is: 273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.69 : 546.64 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.69/546.64 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.69x = 546.64 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.69x = 99,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,608.74/364.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.13

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