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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.64, 354.24 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.64, 354.24 and 188.04 is: 281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.64 : 354.24 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.64/354.24 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.64x = 354.24 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.64x = 66,611.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,611.29/236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.49

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