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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.86, 346.29 and 194.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.86, 346.29 and 194.71 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.86 : 346.29 = 194.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.86/346.29 = 194.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.86x = 346.29 × 194.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.86x = 67,426.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,426.13/230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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