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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 535.80 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 535.80 and 186.32 is: 279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 535.80 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/535.80 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 535.80 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 99,830.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,830.26/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.48

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