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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.14, 533.91 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.14, 533.91 and 182.59 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.14 : 533.91 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.14/533.91 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.14x = 533.91 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.14x = 97,486.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,486.63/356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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