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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 317.84 and 199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 317.84 and 199.60 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 317.84 = 199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/317.84 = 199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 317.84 × 199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 63,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,440.86/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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