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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.91, 351.98 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.91, 351.98 and 193.07 is: 290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.91 : 351.98 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.91/351.98 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.91x = 351.98 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.91x = 67,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,954.05/233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.51

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