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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.89, 321 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.89, 321 and 186.18 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.89 : 321 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.89/321 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.89x = 321 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.89x = 59,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,763.78/232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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