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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 535.68 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 535.68 and 186 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 535.68 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/535.68 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 535.68 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 99,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,636.48/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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