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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.71, 354.66 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.71, 354.66 and 188.92 is: 283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.71 : 354.66 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.71/354.66 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.71x = 354.66 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.71x = 67,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,002.37/236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.06

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