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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.83, 533.89 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.83, 533.89 and 182.41 is: 273.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.83 : 533.89 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.83/533.89 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.83x = 533.89 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.83x = 97,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,386.87/355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.69

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