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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 351.60 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 351.60 and 193.90 is: 290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 351.60 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/351.60 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 351.60 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 68,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,175.24/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.40

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