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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.43, 350.04 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.43, 350.04 and 190.60 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.43 : 350.04 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.43/350.04 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.43x = 350.04 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.43x = 66,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,717.62/234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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