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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.16, 346.66 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.16, 346.66 and 194.60 is: 291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.16 : 346.66 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.16/346.66 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.16x = 346.66 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.16x = 67,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,460.04/231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.83

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