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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.34, 536.04 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.34, 536.04 and 183.94 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.34 : 536.04 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.34/536.04 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.34x = 536.04 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.34x = 98,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,599.20/357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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