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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 532.28 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 532.28 and 184.40 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 532.28 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/532.28 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 532.28 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 98,152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,152.43/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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