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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.90, 318.92 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.90, 318.92 and 194.24 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.90 : 318.92 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.90/318.92 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.90x = 318.92 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.90x = 61,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,944.46/230.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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