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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 352.71 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 352.71 and 187.26 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 352.71 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/352.71 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 352.71 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 66,048.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,048.47/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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