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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.90, 347.37 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.90, 347.37 and 188.70 is: 282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.90 : 347.37 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.90/347.37 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.90x = 347.37 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.90x = 65,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,548.72/231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.66

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