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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.07, 350.59 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.07, 350.59 and 185.08 is: 277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.07 : 350.59 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.07/350.59 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.07x = 350.59 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.07x = 64,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,887.20/234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.21

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