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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 350.52 and 186.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 350.52 and 186.70 is: 279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 350.52 = 186.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/350.52 = 186.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 350.52 × 186.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 65,442.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,442.08/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.62

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