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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 351.06 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 351.06 and 185.16 is: 278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 351.06 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/351.06 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 351.06 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 65,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,002.27/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.07

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