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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.26, 317.84 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.26, 317.84 and 189.28 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.26 : 317.84 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.26/317.84 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.26x = 317.84 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.26x = 60,160.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,160.76/230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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