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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.77, 349.01 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.77, 349.01 and 95.74 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.77 : 349.01 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.77/349.01 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.77x = 349.01 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.77x = 33,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,414.22/232.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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