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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 536.52 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 536.52 and 186.84 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 536.52 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/536.52 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 536.52 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 100,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,243.40/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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