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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 323.97 and 190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 323.97 and 190.21 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 323.97 = 190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/323.97 = 190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 323.97 × 190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 61,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,622.33/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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