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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.45, 325.02 and 183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.45, 325.02 and 183.01 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.45 : 325.02 = 183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.45/325.02 = 183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.45x = 325.02 × 183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.45x = 59,481.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,481.91/235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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