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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 347.09 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 347.09 and 193.19 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 347.09 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/347.09 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 347.09 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 67,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,051.62/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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