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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 352.80 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 352.80 and 183.90 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 352.80 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/352.80 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 352.80 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 64,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,879.92/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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