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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.97, 822.18 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.97, 822.18 and 182.78 is: 274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.97 : 822.18 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.97/822.18 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.97x = 822.18 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.97x = 150,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,278.49/547.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.25

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