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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.56, 347.42 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.56, 347.42 and 190.87 is: 287.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.56 : 347.42 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.56/347.42 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.56x = 347.42 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.56x = 66,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,312.06/230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.61

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