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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 319.79 and 192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 319.79 and 192.63 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 319.79 = 192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/319.79 = 192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 319.79 × 192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 61,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,602.83/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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