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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.29, 548.13 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.29, 548.13 and 182.70 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.29 : 548.13 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.29/548.13 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.29x = 548.13 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.29x = 100,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,143.35/365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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