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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.88, 318.42 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.88, 318.42 and 189.44 is: 261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.88 : 318.42 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.88/318.42 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.88x = 318.42 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.88x = 60,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,319.89/230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.26

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