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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.03, 348.09 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.03, 348.09 and 188.97 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 348.09 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/348.09 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 348.09 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 65,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,778.57/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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