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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 318.18 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 318.18 and 186.54 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 318.18 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/318.18 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 318.18 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 59,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,353.30/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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