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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 322.02 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 322.02 and 194.92 is: 268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 322.02 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/322.02 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 322.02 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 62,768.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,768.14/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.47

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