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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.18, 345.65 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.18, 345.65 and 191.96 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.18 : 345.65 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.18/345.65 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.18x = 345.65 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.18x = 66,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,350.86/230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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