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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.83, 353.01 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.83, 353.01 and 189.70 is: 285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.83 : 353.01 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.83/353.01 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.83x = 353.01 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.83x = 66,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,966.00/234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.17

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