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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 531.44 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 531.44 and 183.25 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 531.44 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/531.44 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 531.44 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 97,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,385.46/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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