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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.86, 350.30 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.86, 350.30 and 187.96 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.86 : 350.30 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.86/350.30 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.86x = 350.30 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.86x = 65,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,842.39/233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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