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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.41, 822.31 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.41, 822.31 and 183 is: 274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.41 : 822.31 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.41/822.31 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.41x = 822.31 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.41x = 150,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,482.73/548.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.40

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