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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.45, 352.47 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.45, 352.47 and 189.42 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.45 : 352.47 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.45/352.47 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.45x = 352.47 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.45x = 66,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,764.87/235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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