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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.88, 356.72 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.88, 356.72 and 191.30 is: 288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.88 : 356.72 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.88/356.72 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.88x = 356.72 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.88x = 68,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,237.80/236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.07

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