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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.09, 353.72 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.09, 353.72 and 190.46 is: 285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.09 : 353.72 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.09/353.72 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.09x = 353.72 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.09x = 67,368.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,368.22/236.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.36

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