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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.31, 537.96 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.31, 537.96 and 185.10 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.31 : 537.96 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.31/537.96 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.31x = 537.96 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.31x = 99,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,575.18/358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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