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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.79, 534.94 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.79, 534.94 and 183.12 is: 274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.79 : 534.94 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.79/534.94 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.79x = 534.94 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.79x = 97,958.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,958.21/356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.55

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