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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.79, 322.05 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.79, 322.05 and 196.93 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.79 : 322.05 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.79/322.05 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.79x = 322.05 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.79x = 63,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,421.31/233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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