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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.80, 347.70 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.80, 347.70 and 191.14 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.80 : 347.70 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.80/347.70 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.80x = 347.70 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.80x = 66,459.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,459.38/231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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