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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 351.90 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 351.90 and 189.64 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 351.90 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/351.90 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 351.90 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 66,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,734.32/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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