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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 350.93 and 185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 350.93 and 185.29 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 350.93 = 185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/350.93 = 185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 350.93 × 185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 65,023.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,023.41/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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