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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 346.09 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 346.09 and 194.23 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 346.09 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/346.09 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 346.09 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 67,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,221.06/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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