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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.16, 345.66 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.16, 345.66 and 187.72 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.16 : 345.66 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.16/345.66 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.16x = 345.66 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.16x = 64,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,887.30/231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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