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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.56, 346.94 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.56, 346.94 and 190.92 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.56 : 346.94 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.56/346.94 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.56x = 346.94 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.56x = 66,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,237.78/231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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