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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 353.40 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 353.40 and 186.66 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 353.40 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/353.40 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 353.40 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 65,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,965.64/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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