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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 353.24 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 353.24 and 189.18 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 353.24 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/353.24 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 353.24 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 66,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,826.42/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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