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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 534.98 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 534.98 and 183.40 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 534.98 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/534.98 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 534.98 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 98,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,115.33/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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