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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 348.50 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 348.50 and 194.10 is: 291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 348.50 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/348.50 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 348.50 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 67,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,643.85/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.12

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