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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.69, 348.52 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.69, 348.52 and 189.26 is: 283.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.69 : 348.52 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.69/348.52 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.69x = 348.52 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.69x = 65,960.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,960.90/232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.47

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