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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 351.04 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 351.04 and 186.14 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 351.04 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/351.04 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 351.04 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 65,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,342.59/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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