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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.29, 821.06 and 182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.29, 821.06 and 182.09 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.29 : 821.06 = 182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.29/821.06 = 182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.29x = 821.06 × 182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.29x = 149,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,501.80/547.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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