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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 317.27 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 317.27 and 195.05 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 317.27 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/317.27 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 317.27 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 61,883.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,883.51/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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