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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.91, 323.76 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.91, 323.76 and 190.63 is: 262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.91 : 323.76 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.91/323.76 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.91x = 323.76 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.91x = 61,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,718.37/234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.73

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