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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.75, 536.27 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.75, 536.27 and 184.49 is: 276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 536.27 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/536.27 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 536.27 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 98,934.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,934.86/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.55

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