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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 347.63 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 347.63 and 195.53 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 347.63 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/347.63 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 347.63 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 67,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,969.38/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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