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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.95, 344.69 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.95, 344.69 and 193.69 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.95 : 344.69 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.95/344.69 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.95x = 344.69 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.95x = 66,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,761.77/230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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