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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.53, 320.73 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.53, 320.73 and 185.82 is: 256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.53 : 320.73 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.53/320.73 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.53x = 320.73 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.53x = 59,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,598.05/232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.30

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