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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 353.10 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 353.10 and 184.27 is: 276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 353.10 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/353.10 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 353.10 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 65,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,065.74/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.26

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