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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.99, 355.31 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.99, 355.31 and 185.74 is: 278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.99 : 355.31 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.99/355.31 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.99x = 355.31 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.99x = 65,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,993.46/236.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.47

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