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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.86, 536.62 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.86, 536.62 and 184.62 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.86 : 536.62 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.86/536.62 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.86x = 536.62 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.86x = 99,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,070.78/357.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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