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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 346.95 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 346.95 and 191.09 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 346.95 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/346.95 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 346.95 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 66,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,296.94/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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