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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.05, 316.74 and 197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.05, 316.74 and 197.11 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.05 : 316.74 = 197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.05/316.74 = 197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.05x = 316.74 × 197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.05x = 62,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,432.62/230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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