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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 534.85 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 534.85 and 183.35 is: 274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 534.85 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/534.85 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 534.85 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 98,064.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,064.75/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.86

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