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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.12, 317.23 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.12, 317.23 and 183.63 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.12 : 317.23 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.12/317.23 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.12x = 317.23 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.12x = 58,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,252.94/230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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