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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.66, 350.83 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.66, 350.83 and 193.34 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.66 : 350.83 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.66/350.83 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.66x = 350.83 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.66x = 67,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,828.62/233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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