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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.40, 346.62 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.40, 346.62 and 188.20 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.40 : 346.62 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.40/346.62 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.40x = 346.62 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.40x = 65,233.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,233.88/231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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