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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.05, 321.34 and 190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.05, 321.34 and 190.90 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.05 : 321.34 = 190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.05/321.34 = 190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.05x = 321.34 × 190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.05x = 61,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,344.45/233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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