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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.07, 351.98 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.07, 351.98 and 188.90 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.07 : 351.98 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.07/351.98 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.07x = 351.98 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.07x = 66,488.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,488.35/235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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