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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 350.12 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 350.12 and 190.40 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 350.12 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/350.12 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 350.12 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 66,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,662.85/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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