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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.57, 321.95 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.57, 321.95 and 186.86 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.57 : 321.95 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.57/321.95 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.57x = 321.95 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.57x = 60,157.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,157.03/233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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