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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 351.54 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 351.54 and 194.38 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 351.54 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/351.54 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 351.54 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 68,332.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,332.35/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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