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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.81, 353.10 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.81, 353.10 and 189.32 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.81 : 353.10 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.81/353.10 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.81x = 353.10 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.81x = 66,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,848.89/235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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