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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 546.81 and 182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 546.81 and 182.09 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 546.81 = 182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/546.81 = 182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 546.81 × 182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 99,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,565.90/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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