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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.60, 317.92 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.60, 317.92 and 191.11 is: 263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.60 : 317.92 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.60/317.92 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.60x = 317.92 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.60x = 60,755.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,755.15/230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.47

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