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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.64, 548.56 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.64, 548.56 and 183 is: 274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.64 : 548.56 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.64/548.56 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.64x = 548.56 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.64x = 100,386.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,386.48/365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.55

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