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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.82, 347.94 and 188.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.82, 347.94 and 188.98 is: 283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.82 : 347.94 = 188.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.82/347.94 = 188.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.82x = 347.94 × 188.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.82x = 65,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,753.70/231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.64

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