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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.76, 353.02 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.76, 353.02 and 184.51 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.76 : 353.02 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.76/353.02 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.76x = 353.02 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.76x = 65,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,133.03/235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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