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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.99, 345.69 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.99, 345.69 and 196.49 is: 294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.99 : 345.69 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.99/345.69 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.99x = 345.69 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.99x = 67,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,925.49/230.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.07

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