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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.67, 536.37 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.67, 536.37 and 184.28 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.67 : 536.37 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.67/536.37 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.67x = 536.37 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.67x = 98,839.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,839.93/357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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