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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.04, 535.07 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.04, 535.07 and 183.34 is: 274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.04 : 535.07 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.04/535.07 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.04x = 535.07 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.04x = 98,099.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,099.73/357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.76

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