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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 351.06 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 351.06 and 189.10 is: 282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 351.06 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/351.06 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 351.06 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 66,385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385.45/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.92

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