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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 547.04 and 182.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 547.04 and 182.00 is: 272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 547.04 = 182.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/547.04 = 182.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 547.04 × 182.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 99,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,557.63/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.89

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