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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.74, 320.88 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.74, 320.88 and 192.20 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.74 : 320.88 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.74/320.88 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.74x = 320.88 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.74x = 61,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,673.14/232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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