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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.81, 353.23 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.81, 353.23 and 189.93 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.81 : 353.23 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.81/353.23 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.81x = 353.23 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.81x = 67,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,088.97/235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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