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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 547.28 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 547.28 and 181.96 is: 272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 547.28 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/547.28 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 547.28 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 99,583.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,583.07/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.98

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