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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 353.58 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 353.58 and 187.08 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 353.58 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/353.58 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 353.58 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 66,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,147.75/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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