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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.14, 346.91 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.14, 346.91 and 195.09 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.14 : 346.91 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.14/346.91 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.14x = 346.91 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.14x = 67,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,677.70/231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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