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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.99, 548.67 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.99, 548.67 and 183.47 is: 275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.99 : 548.67 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.99/548.67 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.99x = 548.67 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.99x = 100,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,664.48/365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.05

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