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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 318.09 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 318.09 and 193.62 is: 267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 318.09 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/318.09 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 318.09 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 61,588.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588.59/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.17

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