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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.74, 822.82 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.74, 822.82 and 183.40 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.74 : 822.82 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.74/822.82 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.74x = 822.82 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.74x = 150,905.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,905.19/548.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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