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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 350.93 and 97.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 350.93 and 97.00 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 350.93 = 97.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/350.93 = 97.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 350.93 × 97.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 34,039.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,039.58/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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