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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.78, 548.50 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.78, 548.50 and 183.28 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.78 : 548.50 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.78/548.50 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.78x = 548.50 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.78x = 100,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,529.08/365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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