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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.50, 346.02 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.50, 346.02 and 192.43 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.50 : 346.02 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.50/346.02 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.50x = 346.02 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.50x = 66,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,584.63/230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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