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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.69, 353.78 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.69, 353.78 and 192.85 is: 289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.69 : 353.78 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.69/353.78 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.69x = 353.78 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.69x = 68,226.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,226.47/235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.48

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