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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.87, 821.96 and 182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.87, 821.96 and 182.69 is: 274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.87 : 821.96 = 182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.87/821.96 = 182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.87x = 821.96 × 182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.87x = 150,163.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,163.87/547.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.09

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