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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 352.89 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 352.89 and 188.18 is: 281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 352.89 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/352.89 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 352.89 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 66,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,406.84/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.12

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