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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 352.08 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 352.08 and 193.95 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 352.08 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/352.08 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 352.08 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 68,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,285.92/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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