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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.01, 346.11 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.01, 346.11 and 194.41 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.01 : 346.11 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.01/346.11 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.01x = 346.11 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.01x = 67,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,286.80/231.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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