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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 533.23 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 533.23 and 182.06 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 533.23 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/533.23 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 533.23 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 97,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,078.73/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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