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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.39, 534.42 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.39, 534.42 and 183.15 is: 274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.39 : 534.42 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.39/534.42 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.39x = 534.42 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.39x = 97,879.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,879.02/356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.64

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