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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.26, 346.34 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.26, 346.34 and 192.04 is: 287.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.26 : 346.34 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.26/346.34 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.26x = 346.34 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.26x = 66,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,510.75/231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.61

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