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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 317.57 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 317.57 and 185.09 is: 255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 317.57 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/317.57 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 317.57 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 58,776.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,776.52/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.51

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