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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 351.25 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 351.25 and 185.02 is: 276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 351.25 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/351.25 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 351.25 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 64,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,986.93/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.98

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