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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 319.88 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 319.88 and 190.72 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 319.88 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/319.88 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 319.88 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 61,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,007.51/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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