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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.64, 347.45 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.64, 347.45 and 193.14 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.64 : 347.45 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.64/347.45 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.64x = 347.45 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.64x = 67,106.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,106.98/231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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