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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 321.03 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 321.03 and 186.39 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 321.03 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/321.03 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 321.03 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 59,836.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,836.78/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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