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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.60, 354.89 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.60, 354.89 and 185.28 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.60 : 354.89 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.60/354.89 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.60x = 354.89 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.60x = 65,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,754.48/236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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