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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.96, 537.05 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.96, 537.05 and 184.60 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.96 : 537.05 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.96/537.05 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.96x = 537.05 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.96x = 99,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,139.43/357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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