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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.85, 535.81 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.85, 535.81 and 186.49 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.85 : 535.81 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.85/535.81 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.85x = 535.81 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.85x = 99,923.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,923.21/357.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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