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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 351.96 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 351.96 and 188.70 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 351.96 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/351.96 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 351.96 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 66,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,414.85/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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