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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 548.52 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 548.52 and 183.12 is: 274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 548.52 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/548.52 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 548.52 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 100,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,444.98/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.53

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