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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 353.54 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 353.54 and 184.44 is: 276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 353.54 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/353.54 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 353.54 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 65,206.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,206.92/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.32

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