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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.28, 537.46 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.28, 537.46 and 184.47 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.28 : 537.46 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.28/537.46 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.28x = 537.46 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.28x = 99,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,145.25/358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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