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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 536.90 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 536.90 and 184.43 is: 276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 536.90 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/536.90 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 536.90 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 99,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,016.86/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.51

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