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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.90, 350.86 and 182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.90, 350.86 and 182.67 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.90 : 350.86 = 182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.90/350.86 = 182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.90x = 350.86 × 182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.90x = 64,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,091.60/233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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