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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.27, 343.95 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.27, 343.95 and 193.82 is: 289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.27 : 343.95 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.27/343.95 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.27x = 343.95 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.27x = 66,661.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,661.94/230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.50

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