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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.63, 348.82 and 192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.63, 348.82 and 192.99 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.63 : 348.82 = 192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.63/348.82 = 192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.63x = 348.82 × 192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.63x = 67,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,318.77/232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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