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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 321.88 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 321.88 and 187.96 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 321.88 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/321.88 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 321.88 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 60,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,498.02/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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