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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 317.94 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 317.94 and 193.93 is: 267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 317.94 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/317.94 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 317.94 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 61,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,658.10/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.15

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