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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.60, 317.98 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.60, 317.98 and 197.39 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.60 : 317.98 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.60/317.98 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.60x = 317.98 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.60x = 62,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,764.21/230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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