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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 350.65 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 350.65 and 186.68 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 350.65 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/350.65 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 350.65 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 65,459.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,459.34/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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