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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.75, 347.68 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.75, 347.68 and 191.98 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.75 : 347.68 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.75/347.68 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.75x = 347.68 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.75x = 66,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,747.61/232.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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