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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.09, 317.26 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.09, 317.26 and 185.81 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.09 : 317.26 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.09/317.26 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.09x = 317.26 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.09x = 58,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,950.08/230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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