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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.98, 536.69 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.98, 536.69 and 184.25 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.98 : 536.69 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.98/536.69 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.98x = 536.69 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.98x = 98,886.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,886.93/357.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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