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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 351.12 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 351.12 and 188.60 is: 282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 351.12 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/351.12 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 351.12 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 66,221.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,221.23/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.39

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