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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.06, 546.87 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.06, 546.87 and 181.89 is: 272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.06 : 546.87 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.06/546.87 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.06x = 546.87 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.06x = 99,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,470.18/365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.48

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