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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 353.16 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 353.16 and 188.99 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 353.16 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/353.16 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 353.16 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 66,741.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,741.00/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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