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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.39, 346.74 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.39, 346.74 and 188.16 is: 281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.39 : 346.74 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.39/346.74 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.39x = 346.74 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.39x = 65,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,242.60/231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.96

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