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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 349.50 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 349.50 and 187.55 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 349.50 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/349.50 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 349.50 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 65,546.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,546.98/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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