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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.58, 345.42 and 196.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.58, 345.42 and 196.95 is: 293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.58 : 345.42 = 196.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.58/345.42 = 196.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.58x = 345.42 × 196.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.58x = 68,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,030.47/231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.77

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