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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.98, 547.50 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.98, 547.50 and 182.36 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.98 : 547.50 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.98/547.50 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.98x = 547.50 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.98x = 99,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,842.10/364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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