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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.69, 352.28 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.69, 352.28 and 191.85 is: 287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.69 : 352.28 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.69/352.28 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.69x = 352.28 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.69x = 67,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,585.40/234.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.98

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