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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.10, 348.36 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.10, 348.36 and 193.82 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.10 : 348.36 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.10/348.36 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.10x = 348.36 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.10x = 67,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,519.14/232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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