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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.89, 352.14 and 183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.89, 352.14 and 183.37 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.89 : 352.14 = 183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.89/352.14 = 183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.89x = 352.14 × 183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.89x = 64,573.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,573.83/234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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