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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.56, 527.64 and 184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.56, 527.64 and 184.89 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 527.64 = 184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/527.64 = 184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 527.64 × 184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 97,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,555.36/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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