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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.69, 350.73 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.69, 350.73 and 188.60 is: 283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.69 : 350.73 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.69/350.73 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.69x = 350.73 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.69x = 66,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,145.92/233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.06

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