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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 322.62 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 322.62 and 187.54 is: 258.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 322.62 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/322.62 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 322.62 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 60,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,504.15/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.54

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