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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 354 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 354 and 187.28 is: 282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 354 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/354 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 354 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 66,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,297.12/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.07

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