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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 323.39 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 323.39 and 187.88 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 323.39 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/323.39 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 323.39 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 60,757.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,757.37/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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