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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 323.61 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 323.61 and 192.93 is: 266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 323.61 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/323.61 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 323.61 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 62,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,434.08/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.27

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