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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.81, 351.73 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.81, 351.73 and 188.93 is: 283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.81 : 351.73 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.81/351.73 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.81x = 351.73 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.81x = 66,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,452.35/234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.00

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