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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.69, 537.03 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.69, 537.03 and 184.50 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.69 : 537.03 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.69/537.03 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.69x = 537.03 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.69x = 99,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,082.04/357.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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