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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.87, 349.32 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.87, 349.32 and 187.51 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.87 : 349.32 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.87/349.32 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.87x = 349.32 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.87x = 65,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,500.99/232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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