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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.60, 354.26 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.60, 354.26 and 192.43 is: 288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.60 : 354.26 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.60/354.26 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.60x = 354.26 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.60x = 68,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,168.10/236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.11

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