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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 533.03 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 533.03 and 182.01 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 533.03 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/533.03 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 533.03 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 97,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,015.88/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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