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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.81, 354.60 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.81, 354.60 and 190.32 is: 284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.81 : 354.60 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.81/354.60 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.81x = 354.60 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.81x = 67,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,487.47/236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.99

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