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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 319.39 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 319.39 and 192.35 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 319.39 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/319.39 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 319.39 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 61,434.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,434.98/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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