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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 535.44 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 535.44 and 185.76 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 535.44 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/535.44 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 535.44 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 99,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,463.33/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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