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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 352.44 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 352.44 and 194.58 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 352.44 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/352.44 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 352.44 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 68,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,577.78/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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