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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.90, 351.54 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.90, 351.54 and 194.40 is: 290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.90 : 351.54 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.90/351.54 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.90x = 351.54 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.90x = 68,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,339.38/234.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.93

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