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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.35, 547.65 and 183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.35, 547.65 and 183.01 is: 274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.35 : 547.65 = 183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.35/547.65 = 183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.35x = 547.65 × 183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.35x = 100,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,225.43/365.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.33

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