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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 535.60 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 535.60 and 183.52 is: 275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 535.60 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/535.60 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 535.60 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 98,293.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,293.31/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.36

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