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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 323.27 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 323.27 and 187.75 is: 258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 323.27 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/323.27 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 323.27 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 60,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,692.20/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.79

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