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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 350.03 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 350.03 and 196.35 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 350.03 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/350.03 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 350.03 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 68,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,727.41/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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