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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 538.11 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 538.11 and 185.22 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 538.11 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/538.11 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 538.11 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 99,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,668.73/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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