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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 322.92 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 322.92 and 185.04 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 322.92 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/322.92 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 322.92 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 59,753.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,753.12/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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