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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.39, 349.80 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.39, 349.80 and 187.79 is: 281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.39 : 349.80 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.39/349.80 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.39x = 349.80 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.39x = 65,687.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,687.19/233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.45

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