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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 320.65 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 320.65 and 137.87 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 320.65 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/320.65 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 320.65 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 44,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,208.02/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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