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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.57, 350.58 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.57, 350.58 and 190.73 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.57 : 350.58 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.57/350.58 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.57x = 350.58 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.57x = 66,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,864.37/233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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