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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.26, 317.40 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.26, 317.40 and 190.44 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.26 : 317.40 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.26/317.40 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.26x = 317.40 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.26x = 60,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,445.66/230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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