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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.69, 548.28 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.69, 548.28 and 183.04 is: 274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.69 : 548.28 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.69/548.28 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.69x = 548.28 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.69x = 100,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,355.80/365.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.43

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