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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.17, 345.84 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.17, 345.84 and 194.27 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.17 : 345.84 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.17/345.84 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.17x = 345.84 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.17x = 67,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,183.88/231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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