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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 351.27 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 351.27 and 191.19 is: 286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 351.27 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/351.27 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 351.27 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 67,160.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,160.63/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.98

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