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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.44, 318.30 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.44, 318.30 and 193.72 is: 267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.44 : 318.30 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.44/318.30 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.44x = 318.30 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.44x = 61,661.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,661.08/230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.58

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