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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.79, 547.20 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.79, 547.20 and 182.13 is: 273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.79 : 547.20 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.79/547.20 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.79x = 547.20 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.79x = 99,661.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,661.54/364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.21

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