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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.07, 317.16 and 195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.07, 317.16 and 195.15 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.07 : 317.16 = 195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.07/317.16 = 195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.07x = 317.16 × 195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.07x = 61,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,893.77/230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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