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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.50, 354.29 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.50, 354.29 and 193.23 is: 289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.50 : 354.29 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.50/354.29 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.50x = 354.29 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.50x = 68,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,458.49/236.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.47

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