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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.62, 323.71 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.62, 323.71 and 188.08 is: 259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.62 : 323.71 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.62/323.71 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.62x = 323.71 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.62x = 60,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,883.38/234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.50

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