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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.37, 351.06 and 188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.37, 351.06 and 188.47 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.37 : 351.06 = 188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.37/351.06 = 188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.37x = 351.06 × 188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.37x = 66,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,164.28/234.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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