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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.74, 538.74 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.74, 538.74 and 185.86 is: 278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.74 : 538.74 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.74/538.74 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.74x = 538.74 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.74x = 100,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,130.22/359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.34

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