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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.31, 354.86 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.31, 354.86 and 188.52 is: 283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.31 : 354.86 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.31/354.86 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.31x = 354.86 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.31x = 66,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,898.21/236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.10

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