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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 322.50 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 322.50 and 187.52 is: 258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 322.50 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/322.50 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 322.50 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 60,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,475.20/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.49

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