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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.62, 317.88 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.62, 317.88 and 183.78 is: 253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.62 : 317.88 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.62/317.88 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.62x = 317.88 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.62x = 58,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,419.99/230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.32

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