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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 344.67 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 344.67 and 194.50 is: 291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 344.67 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/344.67 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 344.67 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 67,038.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,038.32/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.29

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