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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 547.52 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 547.52 and 182.12 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 547.52 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/547.52 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 547.52 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 99,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,714.34/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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