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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 322.54 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 322.54 and 189.53 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 322.54 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/322.54 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 322.54 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 61,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,131.01/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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