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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.27, 345.44 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.27, 345.44 and 194.82 is: 291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.27 : 345.44 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.27/345.44 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.27x = 345.44 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.27x = 67,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,298.62/231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.00

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