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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 350.10 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 350.10 and 195.18 is: 293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 350.10 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/350.10 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 350.10 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 68,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,332.52/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.45

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