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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 323.02 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 323.02 and 183.20 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 323.02 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/323.02 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 323.02 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 59,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,177.26/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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