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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.62, 537.50 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.62, 537.50 and 185.02 is: 277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.62 : 537.50 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.62/537.50 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.62x = 537.50 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.62x = 99,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,448.25/358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.31

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