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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 353.91 and 73.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 353.91 and 73.63 is: 110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 353.91 = 73.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/353.91 = 73.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 353.91 × 73.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 26,058.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,058.39/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.44

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