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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.80, 355.68 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.80, 355.68 and 193.54 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.80 : 355.68 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.80/355.68 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.80x = 355.68 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.80x = 68,838.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,838.31/236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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