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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.93, 324.14 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.93, 324.14 and 188.43 is: 259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.93 : 324.14 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.93/324.14 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.93x = 324.14 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.93x = 61,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,075.54/234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.97

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