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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 346.74 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 346.74 and 195.69 is: 292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 346.74 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/346.74 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 346.74 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 67,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,853.55/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.30

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