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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 320.39 and 185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 320.39 and 185.73 is: 256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 320.39 = 185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/320.39 = 185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 320.39 × 185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 59,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,506.03/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.02

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