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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 324 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 324 and 193.39 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 324 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/324 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 324 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 62,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,657.55/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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