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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 351.26 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 351.26 and 186.40 is: 279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 351.26 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/351.26 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 351.26 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 65,474.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,474.86/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.09

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