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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 317.88 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 317.88 and 191.39 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 317.88 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/317.88 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 317.88 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 60,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,837.46/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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