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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.14, 349.63 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.14, 349.63 and 194.87 is: 292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.14 : 349.63 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.14/349.63 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.14x = 349.63 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.14x = 68,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,130.16/233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.23

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