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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 321.86 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 321.86 and 186.80 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 321.86 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/321.86 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 321.86 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 60,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,123.45/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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