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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.38, 317.73 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.38, 317.73 and 188.94 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.38 : 317.73 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.38/317.73 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.38x = 317.73 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.38x = 60,031.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,031.91/230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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