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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.63, 317.93 and 199.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.63, 317.93 and 199.37 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 317.93 = 199.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/317.93 = 199.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 317.93 × 199.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 63,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,385.50/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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