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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.52, 346.67 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.52, 346.67 and 191.12 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.52 : 346.67 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.52/346.67 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.52x = 346.67 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.52x = 66,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,256.20/231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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