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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.86, 353.11 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.86, 353.11 and 192.58 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.86 : 353.11 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.86/353.11 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.86x = 353.11 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.86x = 68,000.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,000.92/235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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