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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.98, 350.81 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.98, 350.81 and 195.40 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.98 : 350.81 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.98/350.81 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.98x = 350.81 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.98x = 68,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,548.27/233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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