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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.27, 547.16 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.27, 547.16 and 182.07 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.27 : 547.16 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.27/547.16 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.27x = 547.16 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.27x = 99,620.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,620.51/365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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