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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.51, 321.20 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.51, 321.20 and 185.82 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.51 : 321.20 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.51/321.20 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.51x = 321.20 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.51x = 59,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,684.45/232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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