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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.54, 535.88 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.54, 535.88 and 184.10 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.54 : 535.88 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.54/535.88 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.54x = 535.88 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.54x = 98,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,655.51/357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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