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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 320.64 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 320.64 and 185.94 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 320.64 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/320.64 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 320.64 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 59,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,619.80/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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