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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.93, 349.39 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.93, 349.39 and 95.88 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.93 : 349.39 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.93/349.39 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.93x = 349.39 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.93x = 33,499.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,499.51/232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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