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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.64, 537.28 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.64, 537.28 and 185.05 is: 277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.64 : 537.28 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.64/537.28 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.64x = 537.28 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.64x = 99,421.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,421.86/358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.22

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