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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 351.96 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 351.96 and 183.40 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 351.96 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/351.96 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 351.96 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 64,549.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,549.46/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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