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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 350.49 and 195.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 350.49 and 195.85 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 350.49 = 195.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/350.49 = 195.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 350.49 × 195.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 68,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,644.64/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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