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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.70, 320.94 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.70, 320.94 and 186.08 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.70 : 320.94 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.70/320.94 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.70x = 320.94 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.70x = 59,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,720.52/232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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