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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 319.50 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 319.50 and 195.23 is: 269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 319.50 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/319.50 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 319.50 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 62,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,376.78/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.23

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