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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.98, 327.14 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.98, 327.14 and 184.67 is: 254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.98 : 327.14 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.98/327.14 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.98x = 327.14 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.98x = 60,412.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,412.94/236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.93

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