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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.16, 346.20 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.16, 346.20 and 195 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.16 : 346.20 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.16/346.20 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.16x = 346.20 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.16x = 67,509
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,509/231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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