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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.17, 320.32 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.17, 320.32 and 190.72 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.17 : 320.32 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.17/320.32 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.17x = 320.32 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.17x = 61,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,088.88/232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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