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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 321.77 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 321.77 and 188.49 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 321.77 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/321.77 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 321.77 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 60,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,650.43/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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