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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.71, 347.02 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.71, 347.02 and 195.26 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.71 : 347.02 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.71/347.02 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.71x = 347.02 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.71x = 67,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,756.90/231.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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