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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.87, 350.81 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.87, 350.81 and 87.62 is: 131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.87 : 350.81 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.87/350.81 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.87x = 350.81 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.87x = 30,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,737.34/233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.43

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