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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 345.40 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 345.40 and 195.96 is: 294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 345.40 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/345.40 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 345.40 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 67,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,684.58/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.28

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