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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 325.76 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 325.76 and 183.67 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 325.76 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/325.76 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 325.76 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 59,830.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,830.61/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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