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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.56, 317.84 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.56, 317.84 and 197.76 is: 272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.56 : 317.84 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.56/317.84 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.56x = 317.84 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.56x = 62,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,856.04/230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.62

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