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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 352.65 and 191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 352.65 and 191.89 is: 287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 352.65 = 191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/352.65 = 191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 352.65 × 191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 67,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,670.01/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.44

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