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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 323.01 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 323.01 and 190.36 is: 262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 323.01 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/323.01 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 323.01 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 61,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,488.18/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.66

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