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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 321 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 321 and 191.20 is: 263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 321 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/321 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 321 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 61,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,375.20/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.73

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