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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 347.39 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 347.39 and 193.39 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 347.39 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/347.39 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 347.39 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 67,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,180.64/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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