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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 350.88 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 350.88 and 190.26 is: 284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 350.88 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/350.88 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 350.88 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 66,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,758.43/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.64

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