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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.81, 548.43 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.81, 548.43 and 183.33 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.81 : 548.43 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.81/548.43 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.81x = 548.43 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.81x = 100,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,543.67/365.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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