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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.27, 317.63 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.27, 317.63 and 151.61 is: 209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.27 : 317.63 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.27/317.63 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.27x = 317.63 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.27x = 48,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,154.68/230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.13

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