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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 351.03 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 351.03 and 185.39 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 351.03 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/351.03 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 351.03 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 65,077.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,077.71/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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