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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 321.13 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 321.13 and 186.35 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 321.13 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/321.13 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 321.13 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 59,841.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,841.31/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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