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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.40, 349.78 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.40, 349.78 and 193.90 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.40 : 349.78 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.40/349.78 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.40x = 349.78 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.40x = 67,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,822.83/234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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