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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.29, 325.92 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.29, 325.92 and 184 is: 253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.29 : 325.92 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.29/325.92 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.29x = 325.92 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.29x = 59,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,969.28/236.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.80

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