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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.82, 349.46 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.82, 349.46 and 189.98 is: 285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.82 : 349.46 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.82/349.46 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.82x = 349.46 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.82x = 66,387.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,387.71/232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.15

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