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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.42, 347.14 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.42, 347.14 and 196.94 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.42 : 347.14 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.42/347.14 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.42x = 347.14 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.42x = 68,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,365.75/231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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