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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 321.73 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 321.73 and 188.92 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 321.73 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/321.73 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 321.73 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 60,781.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,781.23/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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