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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.27, 533.93 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.27, 533.93 and 182.93 is: 274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.27 : 533.93 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.27/533.93 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.27x = 533.93 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.27x = 97,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,668.23/356.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.14

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