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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 324.62 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 324.62 and 190.56 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 324.62 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/324.62 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 324.62 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 61,859.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,859.59/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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