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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 537.46 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 537.46 and 186.76 is: 280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 537.46 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/537.46 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 537.46 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 100,376.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,376.03/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.66

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