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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.78, 345.71 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.78, 345.71 and 195.46 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.78 : 345.71 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.78/345.71 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.78x = 345.71 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.78x = 67,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,570.64/231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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