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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 323.35 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 323.35 and 193.39 is: 266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 323.35 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/323.35 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 323.35 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 62,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,532.66/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.44

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