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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.77, 548.11 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.77, 548.11 and 182.89 is: 274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.77 : 548.11 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.77/548.11 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.77x = 548.11 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.77x = 100,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,243.84/365.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.06

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