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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 347.96 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 347.96 and 191.27 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 347.96 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/347.96 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 347.96 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 66,551.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,551.61/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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