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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.51, 348.78 and 189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.51, 348.78 and 189.67 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.51 : 348.78 = 189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.51/348.78 = 189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.51x = 348.78 × 189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.51x = 66,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,153.10/232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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