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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 320.36 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 320.36 and 187.92 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 320.36 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/320.36 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 320.36 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 60,201.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,201.11/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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