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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.97, 345.76 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.97, 345.76 and 194.22 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.97 : 345.76 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.97/345.76 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.97x = 345.76 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.97x = 67,153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,153.51/230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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