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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 317.40 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 317.40 and 192.65 is: 265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 317.40 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/317.40 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 317.40 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 61,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,147.11/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.70

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