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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 321.81 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 321.81 and 186.84 is: 257.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 321.81 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/321.81 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 321.81 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 60,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,126.98/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.88

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