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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.59, 321.50 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.59, 321.50 and 186.81 is: 257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.59 : 321.50 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.59/321.50 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.59x = 321.50 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.59x = 60,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,059.42/233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.11

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