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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 320.03 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 320.03 and 190.27 is: 262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 320.03 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/320.03 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 320.03 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 60,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,892.11/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.74

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