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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.20, 534.41 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.20, 534.41 and 182.91 is: 274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.20 : 534.41 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.20/534.41 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.20x = 534.41 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.20x = 97,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,748.93/356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.43

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