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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 349.34 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 349.34 and 191.84 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 349.34 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/349.34 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 349.34 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 67,014.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,014.68/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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