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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.52, 354.30 and 195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.52, 354.30 and 195.81 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.52 : 354.30 = 195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.52/354.30 = 195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.52x = 354.30 × 195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.52x = 69,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,375.48/236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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