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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 353.15 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 353.15 and 189.56 is: 284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 353.15 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/353.15 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 353.15 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 66,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,943.11/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.33

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