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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.07, 546.80 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.07, 546.80 and 182.07 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.07 : 546.80 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.07/546.80 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.07x = 546.80 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.07x = 99,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,555.88/365.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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