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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.75, 354.62 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.75, 354.62 and 190.85 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.75 : 354.62 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.75/354.62 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.75x = 354.62 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.75x = 67,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,677.93/236.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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