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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 535.27 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 535.27 and 183.50 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 535.27 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/535.27 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 535.27 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 98,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,222.05/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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