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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.31, 351.52 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.31, 351.52 and 193.65 is: 290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.31 : 351.52 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.31/351.52 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.31x = 351.52 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.31x = 68,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,070.88/234.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.52

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