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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.86, 351.33 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.86, 351.33 and 137.74 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.86 : 351.33 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.86/351.33 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.86x = 351.33 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.86x = 48,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,392.19/233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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