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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.86, 548.51 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.86, 548.51 and 183.38 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.86 : 548.51 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.86/548.51 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.86x = 548.51 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.86x = 100,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,584.85/365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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