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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.42, 344 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.42, 344 and 189.92 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.42 : 344 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.42/344 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.42x = 344 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.42x = 65,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,332.48/230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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