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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 354.91 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 354.91 and 187.92 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 354.91 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/354.91 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 354.91 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 66,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,694.04/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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