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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.68, 322.92 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.68, 322.92 and 194.30 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.68 : 322.92 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.68/322.92 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.68x = 322.92 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.68x = 62,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,741.74/233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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