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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.19, 323.24 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.19, 323.24 and 190.45 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.19 : 323.24 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.19/323.24 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.19x = 323.24 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.19x = 61,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,561.58/234.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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