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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 350.73 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 350.73 and 188.34 is: 282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 350.73 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/350.73 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 350.73 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 66,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,056.49/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.66

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