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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.57, 821.14 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.57, 821.14 and 182.26 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.57 : 821.14 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.57/821.14 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.57x = 821.14 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.57x = 149,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,660.98/547.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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