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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.81, 348.03 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.81, 348.03 and 186.72 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.81 : 348.03 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.81/348.03 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.81x = 348.03 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.81x = 64,984.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,984.16/231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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