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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 348.17 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 348.17 and 192.13 is: 287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 348.17 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/348.17 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 348.17 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 66,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,891.20/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.68

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