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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 323.91 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 323.91 and 191.22 is: 263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 323.91 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/323.91 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 323.91 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 61,938.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,938.07/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.61

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