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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.33, 354.51 and 190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.33, 354.51 and 190.77 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.33 : 354.51 = 190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.33/354.51 = 190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.33x = 354.51 × 190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.33x = 67,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,630.54/236.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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