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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.49, 352.77 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.49, 352.77 and 186.83 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.49 : 352.77 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.49/352.77 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.49x = 352.77 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.49x = 65,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,906.26/235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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