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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.89, 322.63 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.89, 322.63 and 194.74 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.89 : 322.63 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.89/322.63 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.89x = 322.63 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.89x = 62,828.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,828.97/233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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