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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 534.90 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 534.90 and 183.26 is: 274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 534.90 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/534.90 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 534.90 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 98,025.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,025.77/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.95

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