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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 351.54 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 351.54 and 195.21 is: 293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 351.54 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/351.54 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 351.54 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 68,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,624.12/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.15

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