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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.79, 355.55 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.79, 355.55 and 191.03 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.79 : 355.55 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.79/355.55 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.79x = 355.55 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.79x = 67,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,917.98/236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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