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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.28, 537.40 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.28, 537.40 and 114.80 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.28 : 537.40 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.28/537.40 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.28x = 537.40 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.28x = 61,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,690.98/358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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