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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.57, 822.90 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.57, 822.90 and 183.39 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.57 : 822.90 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.57/822.90 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.57x = 822.90 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.57x = 150,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,911.63/548.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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