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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 323.04 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 323.04 and 190.44 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 323.04 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/323.04 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 323.04 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 61,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,519.74/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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