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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.18, 346.70 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.18, 346.70 and 190.50 is: 285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.18 : 346.70 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.18/346.70 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.18x = 346.70 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.18x = 66,044.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,044.45/231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.69

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