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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 318.09 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 318.09 and 193.15 is: 266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 318.09 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/318.09 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 318.09 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 61,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,439.08/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.39

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