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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.93, 321.32 and 189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.93, 321.32 and 189.19 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.93 : 321.32 = 189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.93/321.32 = 189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.93x = 321.32 × 189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.93x = 60,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,789.58/232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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