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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.23, 354.59 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.23, 354.59 and 193.43 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.23 : 354.59 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.23/354.59 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.23x = 354.59 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.23x = 68,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,588.34/236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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