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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 350.71 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 350.71 and 96.90 is: 145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 350.71 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/350.71 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 350.71 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 33,983.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,983.31/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.27

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