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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.20, 346.80 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.20, 346.80 and 190.52 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.20 : 346.80 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.20/346.80 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.20x = 346.80 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.20x = 66,072.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,072.34/231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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