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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.51, 318.11 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.51, 318.11 and 151.89 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.51 : 318.11 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.51/318.11 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.51x = 318.11 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.51x = 48,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,316.97/230.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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