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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 347.12 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 347.12 and 195.94 is: 292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 347.12 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/347.12 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 347.12 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 68,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,014.69/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.67

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