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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.33, 317.55 and 192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.33, 317.55 and 192.49 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.33 : 317.55 = 192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.33/317.55 = 192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.33x = 317.55 × 192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.33x = 61,126.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,126.91/230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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