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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.63, 348.90 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.63, 348.90 and 95.74 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.63 : 348.90 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.63/348.90 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.63x = 348.90 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.63x = 33,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,403.69/232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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