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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 353.73 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 353.73 and 181.82 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 353.73 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/353.73 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 353.73 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 64,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,315.19/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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