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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.89, 350.93 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.89, 350.93 and 183.06 is: 274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.89 : 350.93 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.89/350.93 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.89x = 350.93 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.89x = 64,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,241.70/233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.67

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