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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.57, 351.63 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.57, 351.63 and 196.32 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.57 : 351.63 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.57/351.63 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.57x = 351.63 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.57x = 69,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,032.00/234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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