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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.21, 347.55 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.21, 347.55 and 186.06 is: 279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.21 : 347.55 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.21/347.55 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.21x = 347.55 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.21x = 64,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,663.42/231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.68

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