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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.63, 353.40 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.63, 353.40 and 73.27 is: 109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.63 : 353.40 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.63/353.40 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.63x = 353.40 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.63x = 25,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,893.62/235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.89

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