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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 531.30 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 531.30 and 183 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 531.30 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/531.30 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 531.30 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 97,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,227.90/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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