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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 325.35 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 325.35 and 183.06 is: 252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 325.35 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/325.35 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 325.35 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 59,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,558.57/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.75

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