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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.44, 821.31 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.44, 821.31 and 182.25 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.44 : 821.31 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.44/821.31 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.44x = 821.31 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.44x = 149,683.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,683.75/547.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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