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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.95, 547.52 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.95, 547.52 and 182.13 is: 273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.95 : 547.52 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.95/547.52 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.95x = 547.52 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.95x = 99,719.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,719.82/364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.24

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