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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.71, 322.04 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.71, 322.04 and 192.56 is: 265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.71 : 322.04 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.71/322.04 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.71x = 322.04 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.71x = 62,010.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,010.89/233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.34

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