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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.96, 319.77 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.96, 319.77 and 188.22 is: 259.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.96 : 319.77 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.96/319.77 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.96x = 319.77 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.96x = 60,187.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,187.11/231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.47

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