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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.77, 349.74 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.77, 349.74 and 188.21 is: 281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.77 : 349.74 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.77/349.74 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.77x = 349.74 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.77x = 65,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,824.57/233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.58

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