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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.22, 322.91 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.22, 322.91 and 194.74 is: 268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.22 : 322.91 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.22/322.91 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.22x = 322.91 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.22x = 62,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,883.49/234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.48

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