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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.87, 548.99 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.87, 548.99 and 183.25 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.87 : 548.99 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.87/548.99 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.87x = 548.99 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.87x = 100,602.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,602.42/365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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