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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 535.18 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 535.18 and 183.32 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 535.18 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/535.18 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 535.18 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 98,109.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,109.20/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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