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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 351.30 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 351.30 and 193.79 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 351.30 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/351.30 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 351.30 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 68,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,078.43/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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