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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 345.60 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 345.60 and 191.84 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 345.60 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/345.60 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 345.60 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 66,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,299.90/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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