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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 322.16 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 322.16 and 186.96 is: 257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 322.16 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/322.16 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 322.16 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 60,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,230.10/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.96

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