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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.85, 354.82 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.85, 354.82 and 185.16 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.85 : 354.82 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.85/354.82 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.85x = 354.82 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.85x = 65,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,698.47/236.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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