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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.75, 548.33 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.75, 548.33 and 183.05 is: 274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.75 : 548.33 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.75/548.33 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.75x = 548.33 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.75x = 100,371.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,371.81/365.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.43

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