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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.57, 320.52 and 190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.57, 320.52 and 190.99 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.57 : 320.52 = 190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.57/320.52 = 190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.57x = 320.52 × 190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.57x = 61,216.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,216.11/232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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