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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.43, 536.64 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.43, 536.64 and 184.22 is: 276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.43 : 536.64 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.43/536.64 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.43x = 536.64 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.43x = 98,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,861.62/357.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.59

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