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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.57, 321.90 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.57, 321.90 and 191.99 is: 264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.57 : 321.90 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.57/321.90 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.57x = 321.90 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.57x = 61,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,801.58/233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.60

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