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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.52, 536.37 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.52, 536.37 and 184.13 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.52 : 536.37 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.52/536.37 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.52x = 536.37 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.52x = 98,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,760.89/357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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