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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 319.64 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 319.64 and 188.80 is: 259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 319.64 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/319.64 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 319.64 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 60,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,348.03/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.23

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