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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.06, 319.39 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.06, 319.39 and 185.28 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.06 : 319.39 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.06/319.39 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.06x = 319.39 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.06x = 59,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,176.58/232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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