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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 352.10 and 189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 352.10 and 189.38 is: 284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 352.10 = 189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/352.10 = 189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 352.10 × 189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 66,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,677.99/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.03

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