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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 350.62 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 350.62 and 189.20 is: 282.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 350.62 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/350.62 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 350.62 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 66,337.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,337.30/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.57

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