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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.03, 347.97 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.03, 347.97 and 195.49 is: 293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 347.97 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/347.97 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 347.97 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 68,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,024.66/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.17

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