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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.03, 346.91 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.03, 346.91 and 187.76 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.03 : 346.91 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.03/346.91 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.03x = 346.91 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.03x = 65,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,133.15/231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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