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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 318.06 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 318.06 and 186.84 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 318.06 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/318.06 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 318.06 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 59,426.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,426.33/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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