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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 535.77 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 535.77 and 183.68 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 535.77 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/535.77 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 535.77 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 98,407.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,407.55/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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