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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.75, 534.66 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.75, 534.66 and 183.27 is: 274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.75 : 534.66 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.75/534.66 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.75x = 534.66 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.75x = 97,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,987.14/356.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.66

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