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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.57, 548.38 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.57, 548.38 and 182.76 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.57 : 548.38 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.57/548.38 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.57x = 548.38 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.57x = 100,220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,220.10/365.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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