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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.91, 821.56 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.91, 821.56 and 182.50 is: 273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.91 : 821.56 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.91/821.56 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.91x = 821.56 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.91x = 149,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,934.70/547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.65

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