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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.34, 350.90 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.34, 350.90 and 185.36 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.34 : 350.90 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.34/350.90 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.34x = 350.90 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.34x = 65,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,042.82/234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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