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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.15, 346.65 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.15, 346.65 and 194.60 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.15 : 346.65 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.15/346.65 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.15x = 346.65 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.15x = 67,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,458.09/231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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