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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 351.36 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 351.36 and 186.88 is: 279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 351.36 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/351.36 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 351.36 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 65,662.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,662.16/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.56

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