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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.51, 320.47 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.51, 320.47 and 193.04 is: 266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.51 : 320.47 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.51/320.47 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.51x = 320.47 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.51x = 61,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,863.05/232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.07

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