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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.65, 534.62 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.65, 534.62 and 183.40 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.65 : 534.62 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.65/534.62 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.65x = 534.62 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.65x = 98,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,046.63/356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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