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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 350.46 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 350.46 and 189.96 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 350.46 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/350.46 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 350.46 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 66,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,573.38/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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