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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 351.93 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 351.93 and 183.49 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 351.93 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/351.93 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 351.93 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 64,574.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,574.41/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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