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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 538.18 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 538.18 and 185.36 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 538.18 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/538.18 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 538.18 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 99,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,757.04/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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