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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 352.12 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 352.12 and 191.66 is: 286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 352.12 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/352.12 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 352.12 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 67,485.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,485.08/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.97

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