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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.32, 317.14 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.32, 317.14 and 193.33 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.32 : 317.14 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.32/317.14 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.32x = 317.14 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.32x = 61,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,312.68/230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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