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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 346.20 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 346.20 and 190.18 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 346.20 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/346.20 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 346.20 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 65,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,840.32/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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