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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.41, 347.06 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.41, 347.06 and 193.14 is: 289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.41 : 347.06 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.41/347.06 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.41x = 347.06 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.41x = 67,031.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,031.65/231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.66

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