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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.39, 354.39 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.39, 354.39 and 184.88 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.39 : 354.39 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.39/354.39 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.39x = 354.39 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.39x = 65,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,517.85/236.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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