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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 323.42 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 323.42 and 195.39 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 323.42 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/323.42 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 323.42 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 63,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,192.06/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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