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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 350.28 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 350.28 and 191.94 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 350.28 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/350.28 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 350.28 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 67,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,232.74/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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