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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 322.74 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 322.74 and 190.38 is: 262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 322.74 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/322.74 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 322.74 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 61,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,443.24/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.44

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