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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.39, 321.68 and 186.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.39, 321.68 and 186.61 is: 257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.39 : 321.68 = 186.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.39/321.68 = 186.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.39x = 321.68 × 186.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.39x = 60,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,028.70/233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.20

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