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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 548.46 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 548.46 and 183.18 is: 274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 548.46 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/548.46 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 548.46 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 100,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,466.90/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.59

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