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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 535.17 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.28, 535.17 and 183.42 is: 274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.28 : 535.17 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.28/535.17 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.28x = 535.17 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.28x = 98,157.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,157.29/357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.74

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