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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 345.36 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 345.36 and 194.04 is: 290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 345.36 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/345.36 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 345.36 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 67,013.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,013.65/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.71

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