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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 320.97 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 320.97 and 188.94 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 320.97 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/320.97 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 320.97 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 60,644.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,644.07/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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