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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 321.94 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 321.94 and 191.84 is: 264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 321.94 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/321.94 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 321.94 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 61,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,759.60/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.86

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