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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.42, 347.11 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.42, 347.11 and 195.18 is: 292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.42 : 347.11 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.42/347.11 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.42x = 347.11 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.42x = 67,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,748.93/231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.75

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