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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 350.23 and 137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 350.23 and 137.91 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 350.23 = 137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/350.23 = 137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 350.23 × 137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 48,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,298.12/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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