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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.67, 353.61 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.67, 353.61 and 184.41 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.67 : 353.61 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.67/353.61 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.67x = 353.61 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.67x = 65,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,209.22/235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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