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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 352.68 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 352.68 and 191.54 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 352.68 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/352.68 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 352.68 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 67,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,552.33/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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