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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.71, 321.08 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.71, 321.08 and 186.09 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.71 : 321.08 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.71/321.08 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.71x = 321.08 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.71x = 59,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,748.85/232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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