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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.40, 351.26 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.40, 351.26 and 185.70 is: 278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.40 : 351.26 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.40/351.26 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.40x = 351.26 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.40x = 65,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,228.98/234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.28

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