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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 321.96 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 321.96 and 189.76 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 321.96 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/321.96 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 321.96 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 61,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,095.13/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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