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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.59, 318.27 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.59, 318.27 and 193.69 is: 267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.59 : 318.27 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.59/318.27 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.59x = 318.27 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.59x = 61,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,645.72/230.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.34

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