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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.71, 352.70 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.71, 352.70 and 189.30 is: 283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.71 : 352.70 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.71/352.70 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.71x = 352.70 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.71x = 66,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,765.16/235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.25

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