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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 347.87 and 188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 347.87 and 188.62 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 347.87 = 188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/347.87 = 188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 347.87 × 188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 65,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,613.97/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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