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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.47, 318.29 and 197.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.47, 318.29 and 197.53 is: 272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.47 : 318.29 = 197.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.47/318.29 = 197.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.47x = 318.29 × 197.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.47x = 62,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,871.82/230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.80

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