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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 350.41 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 350.41 and 190.12 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 350.41 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/350.41 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 350.41 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 66,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,619.95/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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