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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.65, 322.51 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.65, 322.51 and 187.35 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.65 : 322.51 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.65/322.51 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.65x = 322.51 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.65x = 60,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,422.25/233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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