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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.25, 532.94 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.25, 532.94 and 184.25 is: 276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.25 : 532.94 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.25/532.94 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.25x = 532.94 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.25x = 98,194.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,194.20/355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.41

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