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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.46, 351.60 and 197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.46, 351.60 and 197.90 is: 296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.46 : 351.60 = 197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.46/351.60 = 197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.46x = 351.60 × 197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.46x = 69,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,581.64/234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.77

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