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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 351.09 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 351.09 and 186 is: 278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 351.09 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/351.09 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 351.09 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 65,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,302.74/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.36

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