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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 547.01 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 547.01 and 182.38 is: 273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 547.01 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/547.01 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 547.01 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 99,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,762.43/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.43

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