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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 535.29 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 535.29 and 183.49 is: 275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 535.29 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/535.29 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 535.29 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 98,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,222.38/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.38

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