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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 353.27 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 353.27 and 184.47 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 353.27 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/353.27 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 353.27 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 65,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,167.72/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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