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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 351.72 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 351.72 and 191.48 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 351.72 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/351.72 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 351.72 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 67,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,345.59/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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