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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.66, 317.61 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.66, 317.61 and 193.76 is: 266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.66 : 317.61 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.66/317.61 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.66x = 317.61 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.66x = 61,540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,540.11/230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.80

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