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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 324.51 and 188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 324.51 and 188.36 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 324.51 = 188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/324.51 = 188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 324.51 × 188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 61,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,124.70/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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