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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.83, 347.43 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.83, 347.43 and 195.49 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.83 : 347.43 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.83/347.43 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.83x = 347.43 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.83x = 67,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,919.09/231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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