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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.57, 537.57 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.57, 537.57 and 185.14 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.57 : 537.57 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.57/537.57 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.57x = 537.57 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.57x = 99,525.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,525.71/358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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