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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 821.88 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 821.88 and 182.60 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 821.88 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/821.88 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 821.88 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 150,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,075.29/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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