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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.87, 322.76 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.87, 322.76 and 194.99 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.87 : 322.76 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.87/322.76 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.87x = 322.76 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.87x = 62,934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,934.97/233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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