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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.81, 546.80 and 182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.81, 546.80 and 182.09 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.81 : 546.80 = 182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.81/546.80 = 182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.81x = 546.80 × 182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.81x = 99,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,564.53/364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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