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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 354.17 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 354.17 and 182.25 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 354.17 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/354.17 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 354.17 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 64,547.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,547.94/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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