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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 347.49 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 347.49 and 193.66 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 347.49 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/347.49 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 347.49 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 67,294.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,294.91/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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