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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 320.08 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 320.08 and 188.72 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 320.08 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/320.08 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 320.08 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 60,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,405.50/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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