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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 353.21 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 353.21 and 192.17 is: 288.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 353.21 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/353.21 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 353.21 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 67,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,877.37/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.28

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