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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.51, 547.77 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.51, 547.77 and 182.50 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.51 : 547.77 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.51/547.77 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.51x = 547.77 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.51x = 99,967.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,967.34/365.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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