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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 354.12 and 184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 354.12 and 184.89 is: 277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 354.12 = 184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/354.12 = 184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 354.12 × 184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 65,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,473.25/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.88

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