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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.50, 348.75 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.50, 348.75 and 193.62 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.50 : 348.75 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.50/348.75 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.50x = 348.75 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.50x = 67,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,524.98/232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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