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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.78, 321.63 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.78, 321.63 and 189.04 is: 261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.78 : 321.63 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.78/321.63 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.78x = 321.63 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.78x = 60,800.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,800.94/232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.19

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