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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.75, 537.76 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.75, 537.76 and 185.49 is: 278.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.75 : 537.76 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.75/537.76 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.75x = 537.76 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.75x = 99,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,749.10/358.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.05

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