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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.08, 317.04 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.08, 317.04 and 191.20 is: 263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.08 : 317.04 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.08/317.04 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.08x = 317.04 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.08x = 60,618.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,618.05/230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.47

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