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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 350.52 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 350.52 and 185.72 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 350.52 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/350.52 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 350.52 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 65,098.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,098.57/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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