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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 323.46 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 323.46 and 185.76 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 323.46 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/323.46 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 323.46 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 60,085.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,085.93/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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