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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 353.94 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 353.94 and 181.90 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 353.94 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/353.94 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 353.94 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 64,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,381.69/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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