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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.84, 821.85 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.84, 821.85 and 182.74 is: 274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.84 : 821.85 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.84/821.85 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.84x = 821.85 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.84x = 150,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,184.87/547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.14

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