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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.24, 537.39 and 184.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.24, 537.39 and 184.99 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.24 : 537.39 = 184.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.24/537.39 = 184.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.24x = 537.39 × 184.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.24x = 99,410.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,410.43/358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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