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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 321.54 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 321.54 and 186.07 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 321.54 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/321.54 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 321.54 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 59,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,828.95/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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