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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 322.77 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 322.77 and 189.75 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 322.77 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/322.77 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 322.77 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 61,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,245.61/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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