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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.29, 317.67 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.29, 317.67 and 186.55 is: 257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.29 : 317.67 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.29/317.67 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.29x = 317.67 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.29x = 59,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,261.34/230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.33

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