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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 352.17 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 352.17 and 189.41 is: 284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 352.17 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/352.17 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 352.17 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 66,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,704.52/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.12

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