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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.61, 317.96 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.61, 317.96 and 193.69 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.61 : 317.96 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.61/317.96 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.61x = 317.96 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.61x = 61,585.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,585.83/230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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