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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.93, 535.88 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.93, 535.88 and 183.71 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.93 : 535.88 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.93/535.88 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.93x = 535.88 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.93x = 98,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,445.60/356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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