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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.37, 534.75 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.37, 534.75 and 183.12 is: 274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.37 : 534.75 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.37/534.75 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.37x = 534.75 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.37x = 97,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,923.42/356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.78

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