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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 352.68 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 352.68 and 187.52 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 352.68 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/352.68 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 352.68 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 66,134.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,134.55/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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