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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.98, 350.66 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.98, 350.66 and 193.88 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.98 : 350.66 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.98/350.66 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.98x = 350.66 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.98x = 67,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,985.96/233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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