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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.90, 547.32 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.90, 547.32 and 182.23 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.90 : 547.32 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.90/547.32 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.90x = 547.32 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.90x = 99,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,738.12/364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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