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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 323.73 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 323.73 and 189.95 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 323.73 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/323.73 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 323.73 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 61,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,490.89/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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