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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 351.42 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 351.42 and 188.92 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 351.42 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/351.42 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 351.42 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 66,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,390.27/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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