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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 352.90 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 352.90 and 189.84 is: 284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 352.90 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/352.90 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 352.90 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 66,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,993.59/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.51

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