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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.73, 322.79 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.73, 322.79 and 187.11 is: 258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.73 : 322.79 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.73/322.79 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.73x = 322.79 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.73x = 60,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,396.30/233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.40

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