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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.56, 548.31 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.56, 548.31 and 183.08 is: 274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.56 : 548.31 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.56/548.31 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.56x = 548.31 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.56x = 100,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,384.59/365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.60

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