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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.53, 535.12 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.53, 535.12 and 183.32 is: 275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.53 : 535.12 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.53/535.12 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.53x = 535.12 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.53x = 98,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,098.20/356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.15

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