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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.25, 532.99 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.25, 532.99 and 184.13 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.25 : 532.99 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.25/532.99 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.25x = 532.99 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.25x = 98,139.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,139.45/355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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