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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 325.89 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 325.89 and 183.65 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 325.89 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/325.89 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 325.89 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 59,848.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,848.07/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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