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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.06, 534.72 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.06, 534.72 and 183.42 is: 274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.06 : 534.72 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.06/534.72 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.06x = 534.72 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.06x = 98,078.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,078.34/357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.68

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