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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 323.14 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 323.14 and 187.66 is: 259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 323.14 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/323.14 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 323.14 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 60,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,640.45/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.10

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