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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 320.52 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 320.52 and 190.80 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 320.52 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/320.52 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 320.52 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 61,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,155.22/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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