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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.50, 537.28 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.50, 537.28 and 185.02 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 537.28 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/537.28 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 537.28 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 99,407.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,407.55/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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