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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 325.62 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 325.62 and 183.58 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 325.62 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/325.62 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 325.62 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 59,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,777.32/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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