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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 354.66 and 188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 354.66 and 188.65 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 354.66 = 188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/354.66 = 188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 354.66 × 188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 66,906.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,906.61/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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