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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 351 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 351 and 195.52 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 351 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/351 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 351 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 68,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,627.52/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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