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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.78, 345.88 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.78, 345.88 and 191.28 is: 285.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.78 : 345.88 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.78/345.88 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.78x = 345.88 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.78x = 66,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,159.93/231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.44

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