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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.88, 823.15 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.88, 823.15 and 183.59 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.88 : 823.15 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.88/823.15 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.88x = 823.15 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.88x = 151,121.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,121.31/548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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