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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.74, 537.24 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.74, 537.24 and 184.86 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.74 : 537.24 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.74/537.24 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.74x = 537.24 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.74x = 99,314.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,314.19/358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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