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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.60, 319.66 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.60, 319.66 and 194.70 is: 268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.60 : 319.66 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.60/319.66 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.60x = 319.66 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.60x = 62,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,237.80/231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.73

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