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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.89, 821.94 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.89, 821.94 and 182.70 is: 274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.89 : 821.94 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.89/821.94 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.89x = 821.94 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.89x = 150,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,168.44/547.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.09

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