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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 354.66 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 354.66 and 193.06 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 354.66 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/354.66 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 354.66 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 68,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,470.66/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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