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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 353.88 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 353.88 and 184.62 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 353.88 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/353.88 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 353.88 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 65,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,333.33/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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