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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.60, 346.76 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.60, 346.76 and 190.96 is: 285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.60 : 346.76 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.60/346.76 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.60x = 346.76 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.60x = 66,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,217.29/231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.91

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