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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.78, 546.93 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.78, 546.93 and 182.35 is: 273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.78 : 546.93 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.78/546.93 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.78x = 546.93 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.78x = 99,732.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,732.69/364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.41

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