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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 351.32 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 351.32 and 196.02 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 351.32 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/351.32 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 351.32 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 68,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,865.75/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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