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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 537.48 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 537.48 and 185.10 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 537.48 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/537.48 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 537.48 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 99,487.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,487.55/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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