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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 536.21 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 536.21 and 183.93 is: 276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 536.21 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/536.21 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 536.21 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 98,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,625.11/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.15

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