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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.75, 352.28 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.75, 352.28 and 194.66 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.75 : 352.28 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.75/352.28 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.75x = 352.28 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.75x = 68,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,574.82/234.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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