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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.41, 351.61 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.41, 351.61 and 183.93 is: 274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 351.61 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/351.61 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 351.61 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 64,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,671.17/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.72

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