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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.95, 346.19 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.95, 346.19 and 194.69 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.95 : 346.19 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.95/346.19 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.95x = 346.19 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.95x = 67,397.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,397.03/231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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