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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.14, 349.86 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.14, 349.86 and 135.83 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.14 : 349.86 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.14/349.86 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.14x = 349.86 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.14x = 47,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,521.48/233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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