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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.86, 534.57 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.86, 534.57 and 185.50 is: 277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.86 : 534.57 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.86/534.57 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.86x = 534.57 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.86x = 99,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,162.74/356.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.88

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