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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 351.45 and 194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 351.45 and 194.09 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 351.45 = 194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/351.45 = 194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 351.45 × 194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 68,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,211.17/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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