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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 351.87 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 351.87 and 188.91 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 351.87 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/351.87 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 351.87 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 66,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,471.76/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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