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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.26, 537.05 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.26, 537.05 and 184.54 is: 276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.26 : 537.05 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.26/537.05 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.26x = 537.05 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.26x = 99,107.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,107.21/358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.63

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