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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.18, 344.87 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.18, 344.87 and 191.91 is: 287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.18 : 344.87 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.18/344.87 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.18x = 344.87 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.18x = 66,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,183.04/230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.52

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