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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.97, 319.96 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.97, 319.96 and 194.01 is: 267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.97 : 319.96 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.97/319.96 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.97x = 319.96 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.97x = 62,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,074.95/231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.60

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