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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.99, 353.67 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.99, 353.67 and 187.75 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.99 : 353.67 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.99/353.67 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.99x = 353.67 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.99x = 66,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,401.54/235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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