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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 319.59 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 319.59 and 187.94 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 319.59 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/319.59 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 319.59 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 60,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,062.15/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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