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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.87, 547.53 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.87, 547.53 and 182.26 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.87 : 547.53 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.87/547.53 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.87x = 547.53 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.87x = 99,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,792.82/364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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