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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.20, 351.36 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.20, 351.36 and 193.43 is: 290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.20 : 351.36 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.20/351.36 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.20x = 351.36 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.20x = 67,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,963.56/234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.19

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