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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.97, 321.66 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.97, 321.66 and 191.66 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 321.66 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/321.66 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 321.66 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 61,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,650.16/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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