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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 317.85 and 196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 317.85 and 196.77 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 317.85 = 196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/317.85 = 196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 317.85 × 196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 62,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,544.54/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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