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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.42, 354.15 and 192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.42, 354.15 and 192.89 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.42 : 354.15 = 192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.42/354.15 = 192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.42x = 354.15 × 192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.42x = 68,311.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,311.99/236.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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