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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 353.36 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 353.36 and 187.52 is: 281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 353.36 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/353.36 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 353.36 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 66,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,260.77/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.60

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