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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 823.43 and 183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 823.43 and 183.73 is: 275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 823.43 = 183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/823.43 = 183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 823.43 × 183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 151,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,289.12/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.62

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