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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.39, 354.38 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.39, 354.38 and 184.75 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.39 : 354.38 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.39/354.38 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.39x = 354.38 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.39x = 65,469.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,469.90/236.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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