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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 347.64 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 347.64 and 187.20 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 347.64 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/347.64 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 347.64 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 65,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,078.21/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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