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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.15, 316.63 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.15, 316.63 and 191.27 is: 263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.15 : 316.63 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.15/316.63 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.15x = 316.63 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.15x = 60,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,561.82/230.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.14

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