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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 350.26 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 350.26 and 137.56 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 350.26 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/350.26 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 350.26 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 48,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,181.77/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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