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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.05, 322.87 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.05, 322.87 and 190.31 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.05 : 322.87 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.05/322.87 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.05x = 322.87 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.05x = 61,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,444.44/234.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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