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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 532.31 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 532.31 and 183.76 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 532.31 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/532.31 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 532.31 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 97,817.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,817.29/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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