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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 323.70 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 323.70 and 190.86 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 323.70 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/323.70 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 323.70 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 61,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,781.38/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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