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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.27, 537.91 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.27, 537.91 and 185.06 is: 277.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.27 : 537.91 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.27/537.91 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.27x = 537.91 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.27x = 99,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,546.51/358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.86

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