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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.98, 352.02 and 193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.98, 352.02 and 193.91 is: 290.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.98 : 352.02 = 193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.98/352.02 = 193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.98x = 352.02 × 193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.98x = 68,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,261.08/234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.49

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