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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.06, 536.70 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.06, 536.70 and 184.48 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.06 : 536.70 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.06/536.70 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.06x = 536.70 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.06x = 99,010.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,010.42/358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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