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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.98, 350.97 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.98, 350.97 and 188.11 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.98 : 350.97 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.98/350.97 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.98x = 350.97 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.98x = 66,020.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,020.97/233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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