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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.25, 352.41 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.25, 352.41 and 183.62 is: 275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.25 : 352.41 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.25/352.41 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.25x = 352.41 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.25x = 64,709.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,709.52/235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.07

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