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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.19, 322.95 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.19, 322.95 and 192.70 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.19 : 322.95 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.19/322.95 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.19x = 322.95 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.19x = 62,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,232.47/234.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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