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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.26, 537.51 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.26, 537.51 and 184.97 is: 277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.26 : 537.51 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.26/537.51 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.26x = 537.51 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.26x = 99,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,420.54/358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.51

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