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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 319.90 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 319.90 and 190.58 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 319.90 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/319.90 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 319.90 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 60,964.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,964.47/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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