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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.58, 320.59 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.58, 320.59 and 195.68 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.58 : 320.59 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.58/320.59 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.58x = 320.59 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.58x = 62,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,733.05/232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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