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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 352.04 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 352.04 and 193.72 is: 290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 352.04 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/352.04 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 352.04 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 68,197.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,197.19/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.50

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