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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.63, 347.32 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.63, 347.32 and 191.99 is: 287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.63 : 347.32 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.63/347.32 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.63x = 347.32 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.63x = 66,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,681.97/231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.88

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