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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.31, 318.29 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.31, 318.29 and 188.80 is: 260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.31 : 318.29 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.31/318.29 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.31x = 318.29 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.31x = 60,092.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,092.21/230.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.92

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