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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 320.88 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 320.88 and 188.40 is: 259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 320.88 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/320.88 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 320.88 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 60,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,453.79/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.82

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