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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.51, 821.13 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.51, 821.13 and 182.20 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.51 : 821.13 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.51/821.13 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.51x = 821.13 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.51x = 149,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,605.78/547.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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