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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.77, 347.75 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.77, 347.75 and 195.59 is: 293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.77 : 347.75 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.77/347.75 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.77x = 347.75 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.77x = 68,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,016.42/231.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.47

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