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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.23, 547.44 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.23, 547.44 and 182.37 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.23 : 547.44 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.23/547.44 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.23x = 547.44 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.23x = 99,836.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,836.63/365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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