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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.61, 534.20 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.61, 534.20 and 185.25 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.61 : 534.20 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.61/534.20 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.61x = 534.20 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.61x = 98,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,959.62/356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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