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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.50, 346.64 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.50, 346.64 and 194.84 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.50 : 346.64 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.50/346.64 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.50x = 346.64 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.50x = 67,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,539.34/231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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