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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 350.34 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 350.34 and 197.92 is: 296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 350.34 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/350.34 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 350.34 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 69,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,339.29/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.20

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