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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.79, 354.10 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.79, 354.10 and 193.05 is: 288.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.79 : 354.10 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.79/354.10 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.79x = 354.10 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.79x = 68,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,359.01/236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.69

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