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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 537.90 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 537.90 and 185.26 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 537.90 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/537.90 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 537.90 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 99,651.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,651.35/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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