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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.81, 548.62 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.81, 548.62 and 182.96 is: 274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.81 : 548.62 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.81/548.62 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.81x = 548.62 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.81x = 100,371.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,371.86/365.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.38

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