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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.31, 345.06 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.31, 345.06 and 195.75 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.31 : 345.06 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.31/345.06 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.31x = 345.06 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.31x = 67,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,545.50/230.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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