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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 535.76 and 183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 535.76 and 183.81 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 535.76 = 183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/535.76 = 183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 535.76 × 183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 98,477.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,477.13/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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