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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 350.41 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 350.41 and 188.04 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 350.41 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/350.41 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 350.41 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 65,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,892.29/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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