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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.50, 354.77 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.50, 354.77 and 185.47 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.50 : 354.77 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.50/354.77 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.50x = 354.77 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.50x = 65,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,799.19/236.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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