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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.71, 535.06 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.71, 535.06 and 183.35 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.71 : 535.06 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.71/535.06 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.71x = 535.06 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.71x = 98,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,100.12/356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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