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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 534.69 and 183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 534.69 and 183.41 is: 274.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 534.69 = 183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/534.69 = 183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 534.69 × 183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 98,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,067.49/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.61

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