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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.42, 317.49 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.42, 317.49 and 197.66 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.42 : 317.49 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.42/317.49 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.42x = 317.49 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.42x = 62,755.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,755.07/230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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