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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.28, 530.98 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.28, 530.98 and 181.08 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.28 : 530.98 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.28/530.98 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.28x = 530.98 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.28x = 96,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,149.86/354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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