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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.37, 323.45 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.37, 323.45 and 195.49 is: 269.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.37 : 323.45 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.37/323.45 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.37x = 323.45 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.37x = 63,230.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,230.26/234.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.79

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