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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 547.82 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 547.82 and 182.54 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 547.82 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/547.82 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 547.82 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 99,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,999.06/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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