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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.85, 354 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.85, 354 and 182.19 is: 272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.85 : 354 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.85/354 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.85x = 354 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.85x = 64,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,495.26/236.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.30

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