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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.66, 345.69 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.66, 345.69 and 192.09 is: 287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.66 : 345.69 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.66/345.69 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.66x = 345.69 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.66x = 66,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,403.59/230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.89

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