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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 323.28 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 323.28 and 195.51 is: 269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 323.28 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/323.28 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 323.28 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 63,204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,204.47/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.97

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