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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 349.38 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 349.38 and 192.69 is: 289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 349.38 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/349.38 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 349.38 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 67,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,322.03/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.09

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